Remember that the Crescent's were hardware store guns. Nothing wrong with that at all. They fed allot of families, but were probably not owned by many of the elite. Those guys bought Parkers, etc. I have owned Crescent's and found them to be a good value for the money. Again, if under close inspection it appears safe and you are not afraid of it. Enjoy it! Also, I believe many of the American gun makers used Belgium made barrels as well. I am still unsure if Belgium barrels are bad news, as some seem to imply. I have never had a rib come loose on a Belgium barrel, but I have on an English barrel. As in any gun, regardless of maker, where made or age, it is ultimately the shooter who has to be comfortable with what he is shooting.
